Proverbs 12:17
King James Version
“speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.”
Context
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of mouth: and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
15The way of a fool right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel wise.
16A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent covereth shame.
17speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise health.
19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue but for a moment.
20Deceit in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace joy.